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Michelin star dining in Scotland

Scotland is renowned for its fabulous natural larder and you can experience the country’s amazing produce at some of its world-renowned eateries. Treat yourself with Scotland’s fine dining experiences and eat at one of the country’s 16 Michelin-star restaurants.

Three more Scottish restaurants were awarded coveted Michelin stars in the 2012 Michelin Guide. The additions mean that Edinburgh is now the city with the second highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants outside London, along with Dublin, with five establishments in the guide.

The Kitchin is one of Edinburgh’s excellent Michelin-starred restaurants, set up by Tom and Michaela Kitchin. Here you can enjoy some of Scotland’s finest produce and celebrate the seasons from wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables to delicious hand-dived scallops, duck and lamb.

The Kitchin’s sister restaurant, Castle Terrace, added the fifth Michelin star to Edinburgh’s collection at the end of last year after only being open since July 2010. Chef Patron Dominic Jack showcases Scotland’s excellent produce in his outstanding seasonal dishes with both restaurants following the ethos ‘From Nature to Plate’.

Martin Wishart won Edinburgh its first Michelin star in 1999 with his self-named restaurant and has recently won a second star for his eatery in Cameron House near Glasgow. Enjoy delectable food created by Head Chef Stewart Boyles in stunning surroundings at Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond.

Fine dining is not confined to Scotland’s main cities, it can also be found further afield. Scotland’s third addition to the Michelin Guide 2012 is Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae, Ayrshire. The breathtaking luxury castle hotel is home to Head Chef Adam Stokes and his award-winning cuisine. His contemporary take on traditional dishes by adding inventive twists creates a stunning six course menu featuring the best seasonal, local produce such as freshly-caught mackerel with seaweed crackers and scallops with crackling and grapefruit.

With such a fantastic selection of fine dining establishments across Scotland, treat yourself to tantalising cuisine in some of the country’s most memorable settings.

Two-Michelin-star restaurant

Perthshire

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie (EatScotland Gold)

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1NF T: 0800 704 705

One-Michelin-star restaurants

Ayrshire

Braidwoods

Dalry, Ayrshire KA24 4LN T: 01294 833 544

Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae, Ayrshire KA26 0NZ T: 01465 831 212

Dumfries & Galloway

Knockinaam Lodge